dengue

The Americas reports nearly 80 percent of dengue cases globally – WHO

Published on: December 22, 2023
16:26

Geneva, Dec 22 (Prensa Latina) In 2023, the number of dengue cases around the world increased, most of them in the Americas, while half of global population is at risk of becoming infected, the WHO warned on Friday.

Sri Lanka and Cuba foster agriculture and fight dengue fever

Published on: December 16, 2023
08:39

Colombo, Dec 16 (Prensa Latina) Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena reportedly advocated for strengthening cooperation with Cuba in health care, the fight against the dengue epidemic, and agriculture.

Four dengue serotypes circulating in Costa Rica

Published on: December 7, 2023
11:50

San José, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) In addition to serotypes one and two of dengue that circulate regularly in Costa Rica, health authorities report an increase of variants three and four of this virus caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.

Cuban President congratulates health workers on LatAm Medicine Day

Published on: December 3, 2023
10:32

Doha, Dec 3 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel sent congratulations to the health workers of the region on Latin American Medicine Day on Sunday.

Health Director confirms large outbreak of dengue fever in DR

Published on: October 25, 2023
14:25

Santo Domingo, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The director of the Dominican Health Service, Mario Lama, acknowledged there is a large outbreak of dengue fever in the country and that one hospital is registering up to 140 admissions in a day.

Over 3K Dominicans hospitalized for suspected dengue

Published on: October 23, 2023
13:07

Santo Domingo, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) More than 3,000 people with suspected dengue symptoms have been hospitalized in September after a dengue outbreak that is presently affecting Dominican Republic, the Public Health Ministry reported on Monday.

WHO recommends new vaccine against malaria, dengue, meningitis

Published on: October 5, 2023
17:55

Geneva, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) At the much-anticipated meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE), the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued recommendations for three new groundbreaking vaccines to combat malaria, dengue and meningitis, the director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, according to Kate O'Brien, Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO.

Italy: 249 dengue cases reported since January 1

Published on: October 5, 2023
12:15

Rome, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) From January 1, 2023, to date, 249 cases of dengue have been confirmed in Italy, including 42 local infections and 207 people infected abroad.

Costa Rica boosts campaign against dengue fever

Published on: October 4, 2023
13:42

San José, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Environment and Energy joined regional offices of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) to support the work of health authorities in the fight against dengue, a disease on the rise today in Costa Rica.

Jamaica appeals for blood donations to back dengue outbreak response

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:48

Kingston, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) With an outbreak of dengue fever in Jamaica, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging voluntary blood donations as it anticipates an increase in the demand for blood and blood products.

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